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April 6, 1927
The Cincinnati Enquirer
Cincinnati, OH
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DEFUNCT BANK WRECKED
By Mysterious Hurt When in Oklahoma Blast.
Collinsville, Okla., April mysterious explosion wrecked the defunct Collinsville bank today, juring three persons and damaging several other business buildings the city. John Dyjes, Federal Bank of Kansas City. Mo., has been in charge the institution since failed months suffered ago, bruises and severe cuts on his head shoulders. One of the girls working the bank was bruised. Police working the theory that enemy former officials the bank is responsible for the The damage estimated $15,000. Feeling in Collinsville and vicinity has been bitter since closing the bank. Losses in the failure taled approximately $330,000.
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April 6, 1927
Kansas City Journal
Kansas City, MO
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John Dykes, Federal Receiver, Hurt Seriously in Wreck of Building; Investi-
By Associated Press. OK., April mysterious explosion wrecked the defunct Collinsville bank this afternoon, injuring three persons and damaging several other business buildings of the city. John Dykes, federal bank receiver Kansas City, who has been in charge the institution since failed two months ago, was bruised severely and received cuts on his head and shoulders. Mr. Bredine also injured and one of two girls working in the bank bruised slightly by the force of the explosion. An investigation was launched the Offiworking on the theory that some enemy officials for the damage estimated Feeling in Collinsville vicinity said been bitter since closing the bank. Losses the failure were said to total approximately $330,000.
John Dykes the of Dr. son Henry Dykes, Elsmere wood Troost avenue, the eVterans brief notifying him the explosion and Dyke's injuries received last night by Robchief examiner for the Tenth Federal district. No details of the explosion were given.
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April 6, 1927
The Albert Lea Tribune
Albert Lea, MN
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Three Injured Bank Blast Mystery Collinsville, Okla, mysterious explosion wrecked the defunct Collinsville bank yesterday afternoon, injuring three persons damaging several business buildings of the city. John Dyjes, federal bank receivof Kansas City, who been in charge the institution since failed months sustained cuts about head and shoulders.
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April 6, 1927
Journal and Courier
Lafayette, IN
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Bomb Wrecks Detunct Bank
Federal Receiver and Girl Employe Are InjuredOther Buildings Are Damaged.
[By the Press] COLLINSVILLE, Okla, April 5. mysterious explosion wrecked the defunct Collinsville bank this afternoon injuring three persons and damaging several other business John Dyjes, federal bank receivKansas City, Mo., in charge of the institution since it failed two months ago, was bruised about the body and sustained severe cuts about his nead and shoulders. of two working in the bank was slightly bruised. The damage was estimated at $15,000. Feeling in Collinsville and vicinity has been bitter since the closing the. bank. Losses in the failure totalled approximately $330,000.
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April 6, 1927
The Grand Rapids Press
Grand Rapids, MI
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CLOSED OKLAHOMA BANK WRECKED BY EXPLOSION explosion wrecked the defunct Collinsville bank Tuesinjuring three day and several other sons damaging business buildings John Dyjes, federal bank receiver of Kansas City, Mo. has been in charge of the institution since it failed two months ago, bruised on the body and sustained cuts about his head and shoulders.
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April 6, 1927
The Richmond Item
Richmond, IN
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WRECKS of Officials of Defunct Enemy Institution Blamed for Explosion
Okla., April mysterious explosion wrecked the defunct Collinsville bank this afterinjuring three persons several other business damaging buildings the city. John Dyjes, federal bank receiver Kansas City, Mo., been charge the institution since failed months ago, was bruised about the body sustained severe about his head and shoulders. One of two girls working in the bank slightly bruised. Police were working the theory that some enemy former officials bank responsible for the was blast. The damage estimated Feeling Collinsville and cinity has bitter since the the bank. Losses the totalled
BANKS MERGE SHERIDAN, Ind., April Farmers' National bank and Sheridan National bank, both of this city, merged, announced today. president, and Ralph Baker, cashier, the National similar with the new bank which will be known the Farmers' and Merchants' National bank. The merged banks will have stock of only other bank here is the American State Bank.
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April 6, 1927
The Star Press
Muncie, IN
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EXPLOSION WRECKS A DEFUNCT BANK IN OKLAHOMA: HURT
April mysterious explosion defunct Collinsville bank this afternoon, injuring three persons and damaging several other busibuildings of the city. John federal bank receivof Kansas City, who been in charge of the institution since failed two months ago, bruised about the body and tained severe cuts about his head and shoulders. One of two girls working in the bank was slightly bruised. Police working the theory enemy former officials of the bank was responsible for the blast. The damage estimated $15,000. Feeling in Collinsville and vicinity has been bitter since the closing the bank. Assets of the bank totalled
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April 6, 1927
Lincoln Journal Star
Lincoln, NE
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BANK
Defunct Concern at Collinsville, Okla:, Damaged, and Three People Injured. Okl., April mysterious wrecked defunct Collinsville bank this afternoon, injuring three persons damaging several other business buildings the city. Dyjes, federal bank ceiver Kansas City, has been in charge of the institufailed months sustained severe cuts about head shoulders.
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April 6, 1927
Jacksonville Journal Courier
Jacksonville, IL
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MYSTERY SURROUNDS DEFUNCT BANK BLAST
COLLINSVILLE Okla. April mysterious explosion wrecked the defunct Collinsville bank this afternoon. injuring three persons and damaging several other business buildings of the city. John Dyjes, federal bank ceiver Kansas City, who has been charge the institution since it failed months ago, about the body and sustained severe cuts about his head and shoulders. One of two girls working in the bank was slightly bruised. Police were working on the theory that some enemy of former officials of the bank responsible for the blast. The damage estimated at $15,000 Feeling in Collinsville and cinity has been bitter since the closing of the bank. Losses in the failure totalled approximately
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April 6, 1927
The Journal Times
Racine, WI
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BANK IS WRECKED BY MYSTERY BLAST COLLINSVILLE Okla., April (AP) mysterious explosion wrecked the defunct Collinsville bank this afternoon. injuring three persons and damaging several other business buildings of the city. John Dyles, federal bank receiver of Kansas City. Mo., who has been in charge of the institution since falled two months ago. sustained se. vere cuts about his head and shoulders.
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April 6, 1927
The Baltimore Sun
Baltimore, MD
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BLAST WRECKS CLOSED BANK
End Oily, Sallow Skin
Three Injured In Mysterious Explosion At Collinsville, Okla. Collinsville, Okla., April 5 (P).-A mysterious explosion wrecked the defunct Collinsville bank this afternoon, [Advertisement.] injuring three persons and damaging several other business buildings of the city. A little Calonite powder sprinkled on wet cloth and rubbed gently over the John Dyjes, Federal bank receiver of face each night ends shiny, oily skins- Kansas City, Mo., who has been in puts new life into skin and cleans charge of the institution since it failed the pores of all dust, dirt and prevents two months ago, was bruised about the makes the skin feel refreshed and bright, so you will enjoy body and sustained several cuts about good night's rest. head and shoulders.
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April 6, 1927
The Morning Chronicle
Manhattan, KS
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EXPLOSION WRECKS AN OKLAHOMA BANK
Following Fallure Some Time Collinsville, Okla., Institution Mysterlously Demollshed
Collinsville, Ok., April explosion wrecked the fenet Collinsville bank afternoon, injuring three persons and damaging several other business buildings of the city. John Dyjes, federal bank receiver Kansas City. Mo., who has been charge of the institution since failed months badly ago. bruised about the body and sustained severe cuts about his head and shoulders. Bredine also was injured and two girls working in the bank slightly bruised by the force of the explosion. working on the theory that some enemy of bank officials were responsible for the blast. The damage was estimated $15,000. Feeling Collinsville and vicinity said have been bitter since the closing of the bank. Losses in the failurt said to total
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April 6, 1927
Chattanooga Daily Times
Chattanooga, TN
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MYSTERIOUS EXPLOSION IN DEFUNCT BANK
COLLINSVILLE, Okla., April 5 explosion wrecked the defunct Collinsville bank this afternoon, injuring three persons and damaging several business buildings of the city. John Dyjes, federal bank of Kansas City, who has been in of the since it failed months ago. was bruised about the body and sustained severe cuts about his head and shoulders.
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April 6, 1927
Fort Worth Record-Telegram
Fort Worth, TX
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MYSTERY BLAST DESTROYS BANK
Associated Press.
COLLINSVILLE, Okla., April 5. A mysterious explosion wreeked the defunct Collinsville bank this afternoon. injuring three persons and damaging several other business buildings of the city John Dyjes. Federal bank receiver of Kansas has been charge of the institution failed two badly bruised about the body and sustained severe cuts about his head and shoulders. man named Bredine also was injured and one two girls working in the bank slightly bruised by the force of the An investigation was launched as by the blast had subsided. Officials were working on the theory some enemy of former bank officials was responsible for the explosion. The damage was estimated at $15.Feeling in Collinsville and vicinity is said to have bitter since the closing of the bank. Losses in the fail. were said to total approximately $330,000.
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April 6, 1927
Morning Examiner
Bartlesville, OK
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Three Persons Injured In Mysterious Blast
BANK WAS DEFUNCT
Officials Express Belief Enemies of Former Officials of Institution May Have Set Cnarge
COLLINSVILLE, Okla., April mysterious explosion wrecked the defunct Collinsville bank Tuesday afternoon, injuring three persons and damaging eral other business buildings of the city. John Dyjes, federal bank ceiver of Kansas City, Mo., who been in charge of the institution since failed two months ago, badly bruised about the body and sustained severe cuts about his head and shoulders. Mr. Bredine also was injured one of two girls working in the bank slightly bruised by the force the explosion. An investigation launched the excitement ioned by the blast of dynamite had subsided. were the theory that some enemy former bank officials was respon sible for the explosion. The about the center the bank building. huge hole was torn in the floor the structure, while pieces of were scattered promiscuously. building was story fice. confectionery and book store, adjoining also were daniby the force of the blast. Hodges, owner the book said his would run into several hundred dollars, hours after the blast which occurred shortly after damage estimated Feeling in Collinsville and said have been bitter since closing of the bank. Losses the failure to total $330,000. Colburn, former president of the bank, of the buildwhich the cated. His Colburn, cashier and George Janeway were residents
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April 6, 1927
The Commercial Appeal
Memphis, TN
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EXPLOSION WRECKS BANK.
COLLINSVILLE Okla., April 5.(AP) mysterious explosion wrecked the defunct Collinsville bank this afternoon, injuring three persons and damaging several other business buildings of the city. John Dyjes, federal bank receiver of Kansas City. Mo., who has been charge of the institution since it failed two ago, was bruised about the body and sustained severe cuts about his head and shoulders.
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April 6, 1927
The Daily Oklahoman
Oklahoma City, OK
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BLAST WRECKS BANK IN STATE; THREE INJURED
Mysterious Explosion at Collinaville May Be Work Of Enemies. explosion wrecked the Collinsville bank Tuesday Injuring three persons damaging several other busibuildings of the city, John Dyjes. federal bank receiver Kansas City, has been charge of the institution since it months was about the and about his head Mr. Bredine also was injured one of two girls working in the slightly bruised by the force the explosion. Investigation was launched as the excitement. occasioned blast, had subsided. Officials theory that on some enemy of former bank officials responsible for the explosion. The explosion occurred near the center of the two-story bank A hole in the huge of the structure, while pieces floor of celling were for some distance. A and book store. adjoining also were damaged Total estimated at damage was is to been bitter the said of Losses the closing the fathure were said to total approxi mately president of N. former owner of the building the in which the business in located. and George Janeway vice dent. All were residents of Collins ville. by the been legislature to regulate and license beauty parlors in that state.
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April 6, 1927
The Vinita Daily Journal
Vinita, OK
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Blast Wrecks Bank In State
GOLLINSVILLE, April 5.-A mysterious explosion wrecked the defunct Collinsville bank Tuesday afternoon, injuring three persons and damaging several other business buildings of the city. John Dyjes, federal bank receiver of Kansas City, Mo., who has been in charge since the bank failed two months ago, was badly bruised about the body and sustained severe cuts about his head and shoulders. A Mr. Bredine also was injured and one of two girls working in the bank slightly bruised by the force of the explosion. An investigation was launched as soon as the excitement occasioned by the blast had subsided. Officials were working on the theory that some enemy of former bank officials were responsible for the explosion. The explosion occurred near the center of the two-story bank building A huge hole was torn in the floor of the structure, while pieces of ceiling were scattered for some distance. A confectionery and book store adjoining also were damaged. Total damage was estimated at $15,000. Feeling in Collinsville and vicinity is said to have been bitter since the closing of the bank. Losses in the failure were said to total approximately $330,000.
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April 6, 1927
The Klamath News
Klamath Falls, OR
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Mysterious Blast Wrecks Buildings
COLLINSVILLE. Okla., April persons injured and several business buildwere damaged by mysterious explosion which wrecked the defunct Collinsville bank late Tuesday. The damage was estimated John Dykes. federal bank receiver, Kansas City, who has been charge of the Institution since failed two months ago. was bruised and cut in the crash. man and one of two girls working in the bank. also were injured. Officers believe enemies of formbank officials were responsible for the affair. Feeling has been bitter since the bank closed with total loss of
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April 7, 1927
The Vernon Weekly Record
Vernon, TX
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THREE INJURED BY BLAST IN COLLINSVILLE BANK
199. Collinsville, Okla., April 6-A mysMILLINERY FOR RENT-Nicely furnished front terious explosion wrecked the defunct bedroom in private home. Phone 840Collinsville bank Tuesday afternoon, South Side Suare--Phone 283 J. injuring three persons and damaging several other business buildings of FOR house modernly the city. furnished. Corner Paradise and Bow. G. W. Lisenbee John Dyjes, Federal bank receiver, ie. Phone 337 or see Dr. Fike. 541. of Kansas City, Mo., who has been in New and Second-hand charge of the institution since it fail- FOR RENT-Furnished light houseed two months ago, was badly bruised keeping rooms. Gas. adjoins bath Home Furnishings about the body and sustained severe Very reasonable. 1123 Pease. 131-3tc cuts about his head and shoulders. FOR RENT-Modern housekeeping A man named Bredine also was inroom. Also bedroom for gentlemen. jured and one of two girls working R. H. STUCKY Phone 307. 2720 Wilbarger. 131-Ste in the bank slightly bruised by the FOR apartment. ARCHITECT force of the explosion.